Activities

Excursion destinations

Detmold Open Air Museum

Step into the past country life. In the Open Air Museum Detmold you can admire and visit more than 500 years of Westphalian everyday culture. You can take part in guided tours, activities, courses and also explore the extensive grounds in a relaxed carriage.

Climbing park and zoo Solling

In the high forest region Solling, near the village Neuhaus im Solling. A leisure activity for young and old. The climbing park is suitable for all ages and ability levels, fun for the whole family.

The Solling Zoo shows above all the local fauna, from wild boar and wolves to red deer, the king of the woods. Some enclosures are spacious open-air enclosures that visitors can hike through. Several times a day there are flight demonstrations in the falconry.

World Heritage Corvey Monastery

A former Benedictine abbey near the town of Höxter. Corvey was a very important Carolingian monastery and has been a UNSECO World Heritage Site since 2014.

Paderborn (cathedral and imperial palace)

Late Romanesque, Gothic cathedral church in the centre of Paderborn, mainly from the 13th century.

Eagle Observatory Berlebeck

Beautifully situated bird park near Detmold. Several times a day very impressive and instructive free flight demonstrations with eagles, falcons and vultures.

Paderborn Heinz-Nixdorf-Forum

The Heinz-Nixdorf-Forum is the largest computer museum in the world with changing exhibitions and specials for all age groups.

Hermann Monument / Externsteine

At 54 m, the Hermann monument is the highest statue in Germany. It shows the Cheruscan prince Arminius. The Externsteine, a sandstone formation, is of special cultural-historical importance and is regarded as Germany’s outstanding natural monument.

Stukenbrock Safari Park

Rewarding safari park with wildlife zoo, VIP tours through the outdoor area, indoor play park, amusement park and much more.

Nature experiences

Merlsheim

The hiking tour with the most meters of altitude brings circulation and fat burning into swing. The many, but moderate climbs can also be mastered by beginners at the right speed.

Südholzer Wiesen

The shortest hiking tour with the lowest gradient is a good starting point. You explore the meadows and forests in the west of Nieheim on easy, mostly flat paths with only a longer, moderately steep ascent.

Erwitzen

On the hilly hiking tour you will explore the wooded mountains in the south of Nieheim. You will get to know many advantages of a healthy diet and sports activities. In the district Erwitzen you have the possibility to take a break and eat something light at the Landgasthaus Nolte.

Klunsberg

The two-hour hike takes you over the wooded heights and sunny forest edges of the south of Nieheim. On the way you can visit the Holzhausen estate, a 16th century listed building.